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While the same EP was used on the entire background, the underlying colors are different:

You can barely see the difference - the words are darker than the hearts and ribbons:

This technique would be wonderful with Sparkle EP or some other semi-transparent EP, especially if it has glitter in it.

TIP FOR SENTIMENT ON TAG:

The sentiment on the tag was stamped using MISTI because I did not have the right color of EP or ink. To achieve the desired color, the sentiment is inked and stamped using dye-base Wild Plum.

The stamp is cleaned in place, and inked with VersaMark. Stamp perfectly atop the Wild Plum image. Fnally, Strawberry Sherbet Cosmic semi-transparent EP248 was sprinkled on the wet sentiment and heat set achieving a coordinating color which is slightly darker.

(NOTE: you could also ink your stamp with VersaMark and then color the inked image with a marker, huff on the image, and stamp. Immediately apply the EP and heat set.)

A little Mauvelous Glitter sparkles up the pink layer of the sentiment AND the scallops:

To Achieve the Pink Sparkly Scallops:

Use one sided or double-sided tape, sticky part down. Turn panel over, burnish glitter into the stick-y-fied scallops, brush off excess, and flip back over. If using regular tape, glue will be needed to adhere the panel to your card. If using double-sided tape, remove the protective cover and adhere panel.

Shopping Our Stash #SOS267 - Learn Something New - using my MISTI, I documented above how to stamp twice (once with VersaMark pigment ink, and then once with marker or die base ink) in order to change the color of an embossing powder on a single image.) 9/6

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Very, very cute cards, Donna! So many gorgeous details and lots of sparkle! You've really made these funny characters shine, both male and female versions! So sorry to hear about your health, Donna, please hang in there. Sending hugs.

What fun cards you created with Milton. Melissa is terrific in all her pink sparkle. Love the way you did the background and thanks for the tutorial. I've yet to take my Misti out of the packet!! You would never know of your health struggles by the way you come up with all those gorgeous designs. Take care my friend.

Oh my goodness, these are both absolutely amazing, Donna!! Wow!! I love Milton and Melissa :) They are colored so beautifully!! The layers and designs of both cards are gorgeous!! The sparkle is amazing!! These are spectacular my friend!! Love, love them both!! Please don't worry about not commenting. You are in my thoughts and my daily prayers my friend. Big hugs :)

ha ha I had smile seeing the pink girafee ,the image is funny n the pink color adds to it ! lovely bg with words ! The blue seems all set for Christmas ! Hope the weather gets better n bearable at yor place !

OH MY STARS!!! These are both just ADORABLE! LOVE all the added sparkle! What happy creations ... sure made me smile!!Hope your weather is a bit better this week. We fortunately are having a couple very pleasant upper 70s days but of course headed back UP next week. Fall is right around the corner though and you know what comes after that LOL. Have a fabulous holiday weekend! I know I'll have the grill fired up! HUGS

Oh, sweet Donna! It's so wonderful to see a new post today, and WOW! I love these darling giraffes -- one of my favorite wild animals. However, they always seem so kind and gentle as opposed to a wild lion. Anyway, These are so beautiful, and I love see all the wonderful steps you take in achieving such beauty! The sparkle is amazing, and what a beautiful card for breast cancer support. This dear giraffe surely does have LOTS of attitude - hehe! Oh, I'm so sorry that you have had decreased abilities, and I continue to pray for you, dear friend! We all know that you are one of the most LOVING and caring people in "blog-land," and it's a joy to visit you. So you just enjoy your time in your craft room and relax. Here for you, sweet friend! xoxo

Gorgeous cards Donna, Mellisa is fabulous and you have created a wonderful pink breast cancer support card - thank you for sharing your process with us.Milton is also fabulous, such a different Christmas card.Sorry to hear that you are not able to do as much as you would like - you certainly don't need to apologise, you are always a brilliant blogger.PaulinexMy Personal Blog: Crafting with Cotnob

Two gorgeous card designs Donna, fabulous image coloured beautifully! love all the sparkle and backgrounds you created.Please don't worry about not commenting, Sorry to hear that you are not able to do as much as you would like.Take care dear friend.Hugs Pam x

Well, I've already 'drooled' all over these over on the DT page but this is the first time I had a chance to see the incredible technique you used on the background embossing on the Breast Cancer Awareness card. It's fantastic, my friend! You have such creative ideas about crafting and card making and I love being inspired by you. Thanks so much. :-D

Both of your cards are adorable! Funny thing ~ I just got that very same stamp from SNS at the Scrapbook Expo a couple of weeks ago! I have been dying to ink it up and color it, but I wanted to get some DT projects out of the way! But I think it is absolutely adorable stamp! Your cards are so pretty! Great idea to do one all in pink for Breast Cancer! I may just have to steal your idea! And I love the blue one as a Christmas card!

Hi Donna, firsly I am sending healing thoughts to you and hoping you will improve with time, both of these cards are absolutely gorgeous i love the image it looks wonderful in both colours, and of course they have the lovely sparkle you always seem to be able to add to your cards.Lots of love and hugsKevin xx

Good to see you posting some cards, Donna. It's been a while. This digi is so cute and you've really put a lot of time into it, from the embossing to the coloring to the stamping. I really like the sentiments with this digi.

Your cards are both so beautiful and that little giraffe is sure having a lot of fun catching snowflakes and such. I love the background papers and layers you used on them too. And, I hope you are not getting drenched and in danger from the hurricanes. I also hope you get to feeling better too. I know I am on the mend after my surgery but I know when to take time to rest as well. I hope you rest when needed too. Take care my friend!

Hello Donna. My daughter Catherine is looking over my shoulder and admiring your beautiful cards here. She said the giraffes are so cute and beautiful and she absolutely loving the colors on them! Me too! Such fun colors. And thanks for the awesome tips with EP. Please take care and get some rest. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers always. Sending hugs and smiles across the miles.

Both of these cards are amazing Donna. I love Melissa and the wonderful way you've coloured her and created the background. Milton looks gorgeous in blue. He is blissfully unaware of anything but the fabulously sparkling snowflakes he's catching xx

These cards looks wonderfull, what a beautiful design, the stamps you have used are so pretty and the colours are fantastic, that a good idea to use the giraf on a christmas card, unusual but very original and beautiful!!Have fun!!Maria

Wow, I began following you based on the quote surrounding your title! Love it! Then I saw your cards... phenomenal! Of course Milton is adorable, but I love the card with "Melissa"!!! What can I say, I'm a sucker for those "strong women" cards! (& strong giraffes!) Thank you so much for sharing at SOS!

I buzzed by the other day, but had to wait til I came back with coffee.....holy smokes, girl....FABULOUS cards and such a beautiful post--truly! Like your cards your posts are works of ART too! LOVE the Giraffe cards--they have special meaning to our household, we just ADORE them! Your cards have some many lovely accents it's hard to soak them in with just one look. The glitter and sentiments are fantastic. Beautifully designed and crafted! I am sorry things are getting a bit more difficult for you, but I know where I can find you and have a little chat from time to time. Bless you, my friend!!!

I've seen this little giraffes a few times but yours blew me away!! What lovely colors and layouts for both of this fabulous cards. Love the sentiment on Melissa's card, very inspiring.Thank you for sharing at SHOPPING OUR STASH, hope to see you back in the gallery again.Hugs,Maria Rodriguez.

What adorable cards. My daughter is crazy about giraffes and always wants to kidnap the one at the zoo when we take the kids. She also is a big supporter of breast cancer awareness, so she would be over the moon that you combined the two. Love it! And thanks for the glitter tip.

Ohhhhh, Donna! Adorable! Your coloring always blows me away, and the details keep me looking and looking. I marvel at how you add things in places that would never occur to me, but it's never too much. It's just FUN! Always great tips here, too. Love the idea of how you did the Versamark background. I need to start writing these things down. I see one idea after another and always intend to remember... That vellum banner is so sweet, too, and love the glitter on the image tag of the blue card. So, so much to love!

Donna, you just keep on doing whatever you're able to do. You have always been a spreader of joy and love, and I feel plenty of joy and love just looking at these two cards and reading your post. Hugs!

They both look fantastic, Donna! Sparkly and sweet and I love an image that can be used for Christmas and other occasions as well. Look so different in pink and blue. Learnt a few useful tips here as well, like how to make the loops sparkly. I often learn useful tips over here, thanks for that.

Hi Donna, Your cards are stunning and fun at the same time. Your designs are always so wonderful with the many layers and lots of glitter (I love bling & sparkle). I hope that you are doing OK, don't worry about how often you comment or not, just enjoy :) Big Hugs, Xxx

I just lurve Milton and Melissa - they are both such beautiful cards and those colours are wonderful. Your talent never ceases to amaze me! Big hugs to you and I hope those tornadoes are keeping well away from you missus! Sue Pxxx

Wow two amazing creations Donna the image is totally adorable but it looks fantastic in the two colour ways that you have used, your colouring is ACE, the embossed background on the pink card looks really lovely so do the die cuts and papers, brilliant work.hugslorraine x

Donna, your cards so beautifully show the versatility of the crafty goodies we are blessed with. Both cards are filled with your gorgeous love, sparkling through for the whole world to see. You are indeed talented, but far more importantly you are a lovely person. Sending tons of love, light, and prayers your way... you are loved and never, ever alone. :o)

These are just the cutest ever Donna and so beautifully crafted. Adore your design paper you stamped yourself. You are one creative artist. Yes its spring here in Johannesburg with warmer weather as well. The nights are more comfortable and we dont have to ware so many layers anymore.This will also be perfect for one entry as an anything goes creation for our challenge below.Hugs Desíre {ATG with a CREATE WITH TLC Element}{Doing Life – my personal blog}

These are really lovely cards Donna, who every thought that pink and blue giraffes would look so great. It's inspiring that you are able to keep on blogging although you are not well.It would be fantastic if you shared this creation at Anything goes September link-up, Just keep on creatingSusan xx

Donna - My oh my! WOW is all I can say! Your pink giraffe makes me incredibly happy. Pink makes me giddy, and this card does not disappoint. I am in awe of what you have done, and how unique you have made each of these cards. Wow, simply wow. I LOVE them! Thanks too for the hints and tips. I can't wait to play and apply some of these techniques! Thanks too for joining us and sharing your creations for Sparkle N Sprinkle's Creative Challenge. -Chris, SNS DT

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